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J40 RLA

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,269 mi
Last recorded81,269 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,088 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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J40 RLA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 RLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 RLA registered?

J40 RLA is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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